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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 224.93 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 224.93 and 146.04 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 224.93 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/224.93 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 224.93 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 32,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,848.05/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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